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Longhorn

The Longhorn is a single-shot break-action handgun in DayZ that uses .308 WIN Rounds and .308 WIN Tracer Rounds. It hits extremely hard for a pistol, works well at medium range with optics, and can be repaired with a Gun Cleaning Kit.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryHandguns
Ammunition.308 WIN Rounds, .308 WIN Tracer Rounds
Internal Magazine1
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit

Quick answer

The Longhorn is a large single-shot hunting pistol chambered in .308 WIN. It has some of the strongest per-shot damage of any handgun in DayZ and can be very dangerous at medium range, especially with a Handgun Scope. Its main weakness is the single-round capacity, meaning every missed shot leaves you vulnerable while reloading.

In-game description

“Single shot break action hunting pistol. The powerful ammunition makes it most suited for big game. Uses .308 WIN rounds.”

Main Uses

  • Use as a high-damage single-shot hunting pistol
  • Fight players or infected at close to medium range
  • Hunt animals with .308 WIN ammunition
  • Attach a Handgun Scope for better medium-range accuracy
  • Attach Mini Sights for a cleaner close-range sight picture
  • Attach a Plastic Bottle Suppressor to reduce sound
  • Carry as a powerful backup weapon in a Holster or Chest Holster

How to get Longhorn

  • Search hunting and firearm loot locations.
  • Check hunting stands, cabins, camps, and outdoor weapon spawns.
  • Look for Longhorn spawns that may already have a Handgun Scope attached.
  • Loot players carrying .308 WIN ammunition or scoped sidearms.

Spawn info

HuntingUnknown
  • • The Longhorn is a single-shot handgun chambered in .308 WIN.
  • • It can use both .308 WIN Rounds and .308 WIN Tracer Rounds.
  • • It commonly spawns with a Handgun Scope attached.
  • • Despite its large size, it can still fit in a Holster or Chest Holster.

Important notes

  • The Longhorn uses .308 WIN Rounds and .308 WIN Tracer Rounds.
  • It holds only 1 round internally and does not use magazines.
  • It has very high per-shot damage for a handgun.
  • It is best used at close to medium range.
  • The Longhorn does not have proper iron sights, so finding an optic should be a priority.
  • It can use Mini Sights and the Handgun Scope.
  • It can use a Plastic Bottle Suppressor.
  • Its single-shot capacity is the main drawback, especially if you miss under pressure.
  • It can still be carried in a Holster or Chest Holster despite its large inventory size.